Slight edit to say that we are past dating and have twenty years between us. Still makes me weak at the knees to see him come in the door again though......?

I think every day would be nice, but not expected. If he's into you, you'll hear from him.

Yes. But, I'd want the communication out of want, not obligation/expectation. If the want is not there, and I felt in my bones the text or call was obligatory, that would be a red flag to me.

That said, I am introverted and I don't have a need or desire to have full conversations with a partner every day (assuming we don't live together). But, even then, I'd still touch base, say good night or whatever.

I rarely text. I like to actually like to hear the other persons voice.

Not necessarily.
If there isn't "enough" communication occurring to satisfy one party's expectations, a conversation needs to happen.
No one can realistically expect anyone else to live up to their expectations if they don't even know what they are.
Further, the other person is under no obligation to live up to your expectations, even if they do know what they are.

I feel like communication is key in relationships. I think that you should at least touch base once a day.

It depends on how insecure the relationship is. The more secure things are the less clinging is needed.

Well, this shite is all newfangled witchcraft to me, being that this wasn't a thing 22 years ago.
However it's nice to hear a "how are you" , "whatcha doing" or a "i found this thing & thought of you" txt.
My pov is it's sort of dishonest to squish the impulse to let the other person know you're thinking about them. (yes I'm guilty) With that I'd not be blowing up someone's phone.

/a poll would have been nice / js

If we're exclusive and calling each other girlfriend, boyfriend yeah.

If one of was crazy busy or had the type of job where you couldn't access a cell phone for 15 hours, it might be limited a few days but a few texts to show you're thinking of each other is always appreciated.

Yes definitely

Even when I split up with my boyfriend and moved away from him he literally texted me and called me every single day there was not a day that we did not spend at least 30 minutes if not longer on the phone. I think it has to do with the longing you have towards the person you want to be with

When I was dating, I liked getting a text message. Some people see that as overbearing, but honestly, it just let me know there was no emergency going on like a car accident. Staying in touch is so easy nowadays between FaceBook, SnapChat, InstaGram, text message, etc. that it really doesn't make sense to struggle sending a small message, unless you're taking a trip away from the internet altogether, in which case your partner will be expecting that.

Yes, communication is important in a relationship.

I don't text.

Not every day. That seems a bit clingy.

I don't feel like it's an insecurity thing at all. You don't think a "Good morning sweet pea... Good night... Or ..A thinking of you picture or text..." is a sign of a healthy relationship?

Yes. Long distance relationships define working for the weekend. But txt and talk fill in the gaps.

Yes, that seems reasonable.

VERY simple ........ YES!!

No, and if I were concerned about it, I would have a conversation with her about how often we should communicate.

Not at all.
In that situation now, as OH is working 300 Kim's away for 10 days. I work too, so we only text to say when we're in so we can arrange a call. Texts aren't intimate enough, you need to hear their voice to really connect. We might call twice in that 10 days.

My girlfriend and I text every day except when we are together. She has the night shift, I have early morning ?

Expectation breeds disapponitment.

Absolutely not. I'm not looking to be joined at the hip with anyone and being comfortable with personal, autonomous space is important for wellbeing. There are days when I have no contact with any of my devices, and I would hope the same for my partner. Time apart is what makes time together so special.